Polaris 340 LX 2007, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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The machine should be stored in a dry garage or shed out of the
sunlight and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Do not use
plastic to cover the machine; moisture will be trapped inside
causing rust and corrosion problems.
Clutch And Drive System
Remove drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Lubricate
sheave faces and ramps of drive and driven clutches with light
oil or rust inhibitor. All lubrication applied as a rust preventative
measure must be cleaned off before installing belt for service
and operating machine.
Controls And Linkage
All bushings, spindle shafts and tie rod ends should be coated
with a light coat of oil or grease. Throttle controls and cables
should be lubricated. Force a small amount of lubricant down
cables.
Electrical Connections
Separate electrical connector blocks and clean corrosive build-
up from connectors. Lubricate or pack connector blocks with
Nyogel™ grease and reconnect. Replace worn or frayed
electrical wire and connectors.
Carburetor/Throttle Body
Fog engine with Polaris Fogging Oil (aerosol type) according to
directions on can.
Fuel System
Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. If Polaris
Carbon Clean is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor
should be completely drained of gasoline.
Corrosion
To prevent corrosion, always grease jackshaft and drive shaft
(clutch side) bearings with Polaris Premium all season grease.
Loosen driven clutch retaining bolt and pull clutch outward to
expose bearing. Use a point type grease gun fitting to inject
grease through hole in flangette into bearing until grease purges
out inside or outside bearing seal. Push clutch back on shaft and
replace clutch retaining bolt. Inject grease into fitting on
speedometer drive adaptor until grease purges out inside or
outside the bearing seal. Lubricate both front ski pivots at
bushings and spindles.
Shocks
Use T-9 Metal Protectant (or equivalent) on shock absorber
shafts to help prevent corrosion.
Battery
Disconnect and remove the battery. Clean the terminals and
cables. Apply dielectric grease to the terminals. Store in a cool
dry place for storage.